The Censor Board for Film Certification (CBFC) on Monday issued a U/A 13+ certificate to ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’. Earlier, reports suggested that Aamir Khan, who is also the producer of the film, had rejected the changes and edits recommended by the board initially. However, a Revising Committee of the board suggested a set of five fresh changes, meeting the makers midway, and clearing the film for final screening.
As reported by Bollywood Hungama, the makers were asked to introduce around five modifications to the film. The first included the replacement of the term ‘Business Woman’ with ‘Business Person’. The second suggestion by the Revising Committee included ‘Michael Jackson’ being replaced by ‘Lovebirds’. The committee, headed by Vaman Kendre, also asked the word ‘kamal‘ (lotus) to be removed from the scene.
And finally, the makers were asked to add a quote by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the opening disclaimer. The committee also suggested the old disclaimer be deleted and a new disclaimer with a voice-over be added to the film.
The report mentioned that the makers accepted all the suggestions and received a certificate rated U/A 13+, which means that the movie is suitable for unrestricted public exhibition, but with a recommendation for parental guidance for children under 13 years of age. The length of the film, as mentioned on the certificate, is estimated at around two hours, 38 minutes and 46 seconds.
‘Sitaare Zameen Par’, directed by RS Prasanna, is scheduled for release on June 20.
